The Hawaiian Department of Education has initiate a plan that will reduce Hawaii's 255 public schools energy costs. The Kai Hei program officially begun on Thursday at McKinely High School in Honolulu. The first phase of the plan will only instal solar panel for nine schools, but by the end of the five year goal the Department of Education hopes to reduce their energy costs by $64 million.

The Hawaiian Department of Education is working with the Hawaiian Electricity Company to reach this goal. They currently have 51 projects planned for Hawaiian Schools and further projects will begin over the summer. The Department of Education hopes that by 2040 they will reach 90% clean energy through these projects.

The Kai Hei program will have an education program that will go along with the renewable energy installations. The program will involve math, science, engineering, and technology.